Detective Pikachu: Discussion

[TykiButterfree]

I saw the movie last night. It was amazing. It was really beautiful and funny and I think it did a great job of retelling the video games story in a shorter amount of time. Seeing the Pokemon in a real world setting makes me hope that we will see other live action movies like this. Maybe a more traditional Pokemon movie featuring trainer battles, gyms, team rocket, etc.

Spoiler

All I say was that I didnt understand the antagonists motive and was further confused with the purpose of what he was doing in the final scene. But other than that, great movie

I agree with your spoiler, I was also a bit confused then. I was expecting a comically bad movie, but it surprised me by being good. It is also pretty funny.

Spoiler

Did anyone else notice fun random Pok?mon series references? Like when they say the last time Mewtwo was spotted was in the Kanto region 20 years ago? My childhood.

 

[Burumun]

Somewhat surprised everyone loves the movie so far - I loved the Pok?mon designs and thought the movie was funny, but with the plot the whole thing is just... meh.

 

[mellachime]

I saw it the day it came out. I had a fun time! As someone who is a big fan of pokemon, ever since as a little girl, I found it to be nice! Seeing some pokemon in the movie in a realistic way was very cool. Especially seeing pokemon that arent the original 150, pokemon from other regions, some pokemon who don't seem to be super popular, so it was really nice seeing them get screen time! Like ludicolo! I love that Mexican pineapple duck....heck I bought a straw of it at a 7-11. But, yeah! Definitely a good watch if you love pokemon I'd say.

 

[Buttonsy]

I watched it in theatres in 3D yesterday, it was sooo good, the "CG talking animals cashing in a nostalgic franchise" genre of movies doesn't have the best track record but this was so good, I was just constantly grinning, it's been a while since I watched a movie that was just so much fun. Also loved seeing my boy Mr Mime on the big screen!!!!

 

[Tao]

Saw it today. Not disappointed, it was a genuinely good movie that I feel stands on it's own rather than just relying on cheap fan service. Not even mad basically all my favourites wernet I it (cept pidgeot, that was).

Could have done without the ending though. Called it pretty early and was hoping I wasnt right because it would be highly predictable and lame...but sadly I was right.

Still, not enough to write the whole movie off.

 

[Biyaya]

The film was pretty good. I've become obsessed with the pok?mon CGI renderings! The aipoms unnerved me though. They make me think of munchkin teletubbies with enormous teeth. D: The bulbasaur though: I want to cry; those are so cute! ♥

 

[Lemonsky]

I just saw the film today and really enjoyed it! I'm definitely going to buy it as a DVD too when that comes out. The pokemon looked so cool and I just wanted to see all of them, and I especially liked how Flareon and Audino looked.

It was also neat that I got two pokemon cards after getting the ticket.

 

[DubiousDelphine]

I just saw the film today and really enjoyed it! I'm definitely going to buy it as a DVD too when that comes out. The pokemon looked so cool and I just wanted to see all of them, and I especially liked how Flareon and Audino looked.

It was also neat that I got two pokemon cards after getting the ticket.

I wanted them but only exsited in america or something.
I live in Australia. I didn't get any . DAM AMERICANS

 

[Lemonsky]

I wanted them but only exsited in america or something.
I live in Australia. I didn't get any . DAM AMERICANS

I live in Finland and still got the cards, so I wonder what's up with that.

 

[EpicGamer12]

To be honest, the plot and the acting were pretty bad. The Pokemon animations and their interactions with the world was great though. If this movie wasn't about Pokemon, I think it would have had very bad reviews, instead of the mediocre reviews it got.

 

[Coach]

Saw the film today and I really enjoyed the worldbuilding and how well animated the pokemon were, Pikachu in particular but even pokemon that had almost no screentime (ie. Togepi and Emolga) were super expressive! I agree with others that the plot wasn't the best and I found it very predictable, but it could've be a lot worse and I'm aware it's meant for a younger audience.

 

[vel]

To be honest, the plot and the acting were pretty bad. The Pokemon animations and their interactions with the world was great though.

Saw it today. Not disappointed, it was a genuinely good movie that I feel stands on it's own rather than just relying on cheap fan service. Could have done without the ending though. Called it pretty early and was hoping I wasnt right because it would be highly predictable and lame...but sadly I was right.

saw it on sunday, basically sums up my thoughts. it was charming, and the visuals were undoubtedly stunning; i got the chills watching the first couple scenes where they show off the world. however, the story had a lot of plot holes that left me more disappointed than confused. the pacing was also strange, as it felt like maybe 30 more minutes could have resolved a lot of mysteries. the "plot twist" at the end was also unsatisfying and probably left more questions unanswered than before. although i do understand having to make the movie easy to digest for not only pokemon fans, but a wide audience, i thought the plot could have been handled better.

 

[DubiousDelphine]

saw it on sunday, basically sums up my thoughts. it was charming, and the visuals were undoubtedly stunning; i got the chills watching the first couple scenes where they show off the world. however, the story had a lot of plot holes that left me more disappointed than confused. the pacing was also strange, as it felt like maybe 30 more minutes could have resolved a lot of mysteries. the "plot twist" at the end was also unsatisfying and probably left more questions unanswered than before. although i do understand having to make the movie easy to digest for not only pokemon fans, but a wide audience, i thought the plot could have been handled better.

about the 'plot twist' it blew my mind when it was compared to the game

Spoiler: game spoiler

At the end, you see Tim and Pikachu walk out into the light, trying to find tim father. Then i was like, after the movie, Detective pikachu is his dad?!
Also did just had at add like a few mins of Ryan Renolds as a human?! I didn't understand that at all and why they would do that...

 

[Oldcatlady]

I just watched this today and can finally look at this discussion xD
I really liked the visuals and interacting with Pok?mon. It was really cute seeing how they would be part of daily life

The plot was mediocre at best. It was kinda cheesy and the plot twists didn’t make that much sense. There wasn’t really any good motivation behind the villains actions imo.

 

[Dim]

I haven’t seen the movie yet but just wanna say I find it funny how people liked it only because of Ryan Renolds. “Everything Ryan Renolds is great!” That’s how they get ya!

 

[vel]

Spoiler: game spoiler

At the end, you see Tim and Pikachu walk out into the light, trying to find tim father. Then i was like, after the movie, Detective pikachu is his dad?!
Also did just had at add like a few mins of Ryan Renolds as a human?! I didn't understand that at all and why they would do that...

most likely because ryan reynolds is a great selling point for the movie. during the ending i was like "yay ryan reynolds" more than "wow what a good ending."